The establishment of 8 multi-party framework agreements for the delivery of training services: Category 1 and Category 2

The establishment of 8 multi-party framework agreements for the delivery of training services: Category 1 and Category 2

Engineering Skillnet

## Summary The Engineering Skillnet is procuring eight multi-party framework agreements for the delivery of training services, categorized into two main areas: Advanced Technical and Digital Engineering (Category 1) and Infrastructure, Renewables and Sustainability (Category 2). The estimated value of the contract is €1.4 million.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of training services in various locations nationwide, including online options - Development of a highly skilled workforce for green and digital transitions across multiple sectors - Certified pathways (QQI and NFQ) and uncertified/bespoke training, such as hands-on workshops, blended/modular programmes, and Work-Based Learning

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: Not stated - Certifications: QQI and NFQ certifications for certified pathways - Experience: Relevant experience in providing training services, particularly in advanced technical and digital engineering and infrastructure, renewables, and sustainability

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1.4 million - Submission deadline: Wednesday, 9th September 2026 (12:00 hours Irish Time) - Contract duration: 7 years - Framework/DPS: Multi-party framework agreements with reopening of competition for certain lots

## How to Bid - Submission method: eTenders only via the link provided in the tender notice - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form + Technical proposal, including detailed training plans and methodologies + Financial proposal, including pricing and payment terms + Company profile and credentials

## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits companies with experience in providing training services for advanced technical and digital engineering and infrastructure, renewables, and sustainability. - Opportunities include developing a highly skilled workforce for green and digital transitions across multiple sectors. - Risks include the uncertainty of contract awards, as there is no guarantee of contracts arising from the framework agreements.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Engineering Skillnet has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 3 contract(s) worth around €810,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Technotraining, Global Business Institute, LBSPartners.